Baby steps, y'all, I know. Parents are hard to shop for because all they want is love from their grandchildren and grand-fur-babies -- or so they CLAIM -- and they insist that we save our money and don't spend it on something as frivolous as them. The good news is, if you want to buy … Continue reading 12 Days of Giftmas: 10 tech gift ideas for the Boomer (grand)parent in your life
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NICU Awareness Month: Isla’s first annual NICU fundraiser
September is NICU Awareness Month! As the Mama of a little NICU grad, there's nothing I want more than people to be aware of the strength and resilience of NICU nurses and doctors, and of course, NICU babies. Neonatal care is no joke; the humans that NICU medical teams look after are so tiny, and … Continue reading NICU Awareness Month: Isla’s first annual NICU fundraiser
What I wore: ready for fall
IT'S ALMOST SEPTEMBER and I don't know if you've heard, but I'm a big fan of autumn for several reasons: HALLOWEEN (I love it; costumes are my jam) hot chocolate (of the vegan variety because allergies) rainy, cool weather (this is honestly gross weather right now, call me when September ends) anniversary time and husby's … Continue reading What I wore: ready for fall
Milkin’ it: World Breastfeeding Week and my breastfeeding journey
It's World Breastfeeding Week, which means that it's time to get real about boobs. Also, there's going to be some inevitable CoVeR yOuRsElF uP comments, and I'm not here for it. Until you eat your dinner with a blanket over your head, or have breakfast while seated on the toilet, stop trying to dictate where … Continue reading Milkin’ it: World Breastfeeding Week and my breastfeeding journey
free potty training sticker chart printable
Hey friends with small humans - guess what?! I made a potty training sticker chart so you don't have to. Yes, we are currently potty training William, because he's a v stubborn 3.5 year old who prefers the ease of his peasant parents wiping his buttocks instead of sitting his tush on the toilet. We're … Continue reading free potty training sticker chart printable
Tourist in our own town: Krause Berry Farms
We love to visit farms, and hope to eventually -- once our subdivision goes through and our house is built -- have our own hobby farm. In the meantime, checking out local farms is always berry (hehe) fun! In late June, William, Isla, and I went with some friends to Duft & Co. Bakehouse (10/10 … Continue reading Tourist in our own town: Krause Berry Farms
20 things no one tells you before you have kids
Affiliate disclosure: Some of the links on this post are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you click the link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Parenting is a roller coaster ride, if roller coasters were capable of defying physics and going straight from the highest … Continue reading 20 things no one tells you before you have kids
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